2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Buick Terraza

To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Terraza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 396 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick LaCrosse 2006 Buick Terraza
Make Buick Buick
Model LaCrosse Terraza
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 240 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 95 L


 

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